Barbara J. Bough

Barbara J. Bough

May 30, 1942 - April 19, 2025

Barbara J. Bough, 82, of Loogootee, passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2025 at The Villages at Oak Ridge in Washington.

Born May 30, 1942 in Martin County, she was the daughter of C. V. and Kathleen (Marley) Tedrow.

She married Doyle E. Bough on October 31, 1959 in Bedford, and he preceded her in death on October 5, 2009.

Barbara retired from Perfect Fit in Loogootee where she worked as a seamstress for over 32 years.

Barbara was a member of the Dover Hill Christian Union Church.

Her hobbies included visiting yard sales, going to the movie theater, watching Hallmark Christmas movies, and shopping on QVC and HSN. She enjoyed cooking, especially vegetable soup and homemade ice cream. Barbara loved visiting with her friends at the Loogootee McDonald’s and spending time with her family.

Surviving to cherish her memory are her children, Ronald (Vickie) Bough, of Bloomfield, and Randall (Ronetta) Bough, of Washington; sisters-in-laws, Loria Mae Wilson, of Shoals, Linda Melton, of Yuma, AZ, and Joy Bough, of Shoals; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Doyle; one daughter, Marilyn, in infancy; and brother, Victor Tedrow and one brother in infancy.

Funeral service will be at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, April 24, 2025 at the Queen-Lee Chapel of George Funeral Care with Pastor Mike Schlaegel officiating. Burial will follow in the Trinity Springs Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at the Queen-Lee Chapel, Shoals.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Dover Hill Christian Union Church or the Martin County Humane Society.

Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.queenlee.com.